Pact Marshal
The Pact Marshal, or Marshal of the Pact, is the leader of the Pact. The Pact Marshal's role is primarily logistics, such as confirming operations suggested by the Order liaisons and Commanders of the Pact, or negotiating deals with the nations of Central Tyria for resources and soldiers. Very rarely does the Pact Marshal set out on missions; when doing so, it is usually for making on-site decisions during important sorties. The Pact Marshal also determines which Elder Dragon the Pact's primary forces focus on.
With the death of the first Pact Marshal, Trahearne, in the battle against Mordremoth, it was agreed by several high ranking Pact and Order members that future Pact Marshals would refrain from the battlefield and remain in Lion's Arch, turning the role into a full on desk job. The Pact Commander, who had been working as Trahearne's right hand, declined the offer to succeed the late marshal and instead stepped down from the Pact to focus on their personal guild matters.[1] After being approached by General Almorra Soulkeeper, Logan Thackeray succeeded Trahearne as the next Pact Marshal circa 1330 AE.[2] However, despite the new limitations imposed on the rank's battlefield duties, Logan went on to lead the Pact on the front lines against the other Elder Dragons' armies and seemingly faced no reprimands for acting against the Pact's new guidelines.
The Pact Marshal is aided by multiple officers directly under them who are given the rank of Pact Commander, or Commander of the Pact. One of these Commanders is typically the closest lieutenant of the Marshal and the first among their equals. The first Pact Commander served in this role for Trahearne, while the identity of Logan's closest Pact Commander has not been revealed.[3]
Known marshals[edit]
- Logan Thackeray (1330 AE–Present) — Second marshal, current.
- Trahearne (1325–1328 AE) — First marshal, deceased.
See also[edit]
- Associated items
References[edit]
- ^ Research in Rata Novus
- <Character name>: General Soulkeeper, this is quite a surprise. What brings you to Rata Novus?
- General Almorra Soulkeeper: You do, Commander. I've come here to offer you a new position within the Pact.
- General Almorra Soulkeeper: The Marshal rank is...uh...vacant. And we want you to fill it. [...]
- General Almorra Soulkeeper: Certain Pact elements feel like Marshal Trahearne's mistake was going out into the field and getting himself killed.
- General Almorra Soulkeeper: The new marshal would be planted safely in an office in Lion's Arch. Still leading the troops, but out of harm's way.
- <Character name>: As flattered as I am by your offer, I'm going to have to respectfully decline, General.
- <Character name>: After our Mordremoth battle, I believe I, Rytlock, and the others would be more effective operating as our own guild.
- General Almorra Soulkeeper: I understand the decision on your early retirement, although I'm disappointed. I still believe in the Pact's goal.
- ^ Regrouping with the Queen
- Logan Thackeray: General Soulkeeper came to see me the other day and offered me the position of Pact Marshal.
- Logan Thackeray: I didn't...at first I didn't think it was for me, but my injuries and today...
- Logan Thackeray: Well, my eyes were opened to...my role here.
- Logan Thackeray: Her Majesty has always been the kind of person to do things her own way. It's time I started doing the same.
- ^ Reunion with the Pact
- Trahearne: Has anyone heard from Commander Frostgullet? She's late! [...]
- Trahearne: Tell Commander Quentyn to ready his ship. [...]
- Whispers Lightbringer: Nice. The first Commander of the Pact joins us.
